Narnaul, Haryana: A moving truck suddenly caught fire in the Narnaul area of Mahendragarh district on Wednesday night, triggering panic among commuters. The incident took place near Khatoti village on National Highway No. 11.

The driver acted swiftly, stopping the truck by the roadside and jumping out of the cabin in time, thereby saving his life. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Fire Breaks Out Due to Suspected Short Circuit

The truck, which was carrying parcels, was on its way from Narnaul to Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan when smoke suddenly started rising from the cabin. Within moments, the fire intensified and engulfed the front portion of the vehicle.

Initial investigation suggests that a short circuit in the cabin may have caused the fire.

Fire Brigade Brings Blaze Under Control

Local residents quickly informed the fire department after noticing the flames. A fire brigade team rushed to the spot and managed to bring the fire under control after considerable effort.

Due to the incident, traffic on National Highway 11 was disrupted for some time, leading to long queues of vehicles and inconvenience for commuters.

Cabin Damaged, Investigation Underway

Although the fire was controlled in time, the truck’s cabin and part of its goods were damaged. After the situation was brought under control, traffic resumed smoothly.

Station House Officer of Gahli Chowk police station, Rakesh Kumar, confirmed that the fire was caused by a short circuit and that no one was injured. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.